Designed to empower individuals and families with new knowledge and skills.

Designed for at-risk youth, teen parents and families experiencing moderate levels of dysfunction.

Designed for families referred for parenting education by Mental Health/Social Services.

Designed for agencies to offer long-term, more comprehensive parenting education.

Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., is a recognized leader in the fields of child abuse and neglect, treatment and prevention, and parenting education. Dr. Bavolek has received numerous International and National awards... Learn More

The Nurturing Programs are Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed programs that involve the entire family. The Nurturing Program Research web site has been created to support your interest in knowing and understanding the decades of research that support the effectiveness of the ...

What Are Nurturing Parenting Programs?

The Nurturing Parenting Programs are a family-centered trauma-informed initiative designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting parenting and child-rearing practices.

The long term goals are to prevent recidivism in families receiving social services, lower the rate of multi-pare...